If rated on the food alone, I'd easily give Select 4 stars: We ordered a round of oysters that were as fresh as we've had at other spots, along with the tuna crudo, which was delicious. However: 1. We were sitting at the bar with some other guests, and my husband saw a bartender drop two oysters from a bin onto a dirty rubber bar mat on the floor and then throw them back into a pile with other oysters they were preparing to serve. Yeah, I get oysters are in a shell, but it's a shell you need to touch to serve your food. I'm no germaphobe, but I'd hold this place (with it's price point/20% gratuity) to higher standards. Accordingly, I'd expect a place like this to be very focused on presentation and how they manage their food. 2. That 20% gratuity; it irked us. We eat out A LOT, and we're always prepared to pay a premium for great service, but automatically including it on the bill is extremely presumptuous and can create some awkwardness for a diner forced to confront a server about bad service or to let them know they aren't willing to pay 20%. We asked the bartender what was behind the 20% added, and she gave us a coached response about providing workers a living wage; that some restaurants on the west coast and Miami already do this; and customer ease so they don't have to do the math. She also noted that this "avant-garde approach" should be adopted by more restaurants. Look, I'm all for companies providing folks a living wage, but as another Yelper mentioned, this place charges enough that they should be able to provide their staff just that. If Select's aim is to provide "customer ease," they should consider the strange position they put them in having to ask the staff about the gratuity and/or confronting them if they want it removed. read more

OH MY GOD, THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! Probably the best meal I have had in Boston in years. Came here on a Tuesday night and sat on the patio. Best things about it: +MICHELLE IS AN OUTSTANDING WAITRESS +The oysters are perfection +the Hamachi and grilled canteloupe fish dish are so good +bread upon request +the cocktail with coconut water, bitter, lime and gin is DELICIOUS +clean, non-rushed, easy process to check in for a table since they don't take reservations there is non of that hostess bullshit +20% tip already included +amazing service +no dessert on the menu so you will fit into your bikini by the end of the meal. I don't have a bad things to say about this place. I hope to come back soon, it is the best new restaurant in all of Boston and Back Bay/South End. Yum!!! read more

Echoing what a lot of people have said here. AVOID. It's very expensive and the food is very good (not exceptional - but close to). So, why would I say to avoid? It's one of the most pretentious and uptight places to dine in Boston. The service (starting at the host stand when you first walk in) is so bad that it completely overshadows the quality of the oysters and dining experience. We went at 4PM on a weekday. We were told they don't accept reservations. When we arrived there were 4-6 people in the restaurant and they were all in the patio area. Not 1 single person at the bar. However, there were reserved signs at every stool. We asked if we could sit and order some drinks at the bar and the Asian hostess gave us a lecture about ordering food as well (which we intended to do). Now this is the first time in my life this has happened.... and I've been to some very exclusive and expensive places. But here goes... so the 2 of us sit at the bar (mind you we are the only 2 people at the bar) and after sitting there for a few minutes, the hostess comes up and asks my friend to move from the bar stool on my right to the bar stool on my left. No one else was at the bar. We were there for about 1 hour and maybe 3-4 people came and sat at the bar. It was just the most pretentious thing ever. Who does that? The cocktails were good. They were small but good and expensive. The bar tenders had the same air about them. Like you were very fortunate to be sitting there. Oh, and we were 2 guys in business suits. We weren't dressed casual. On a positive note, the ceviche and tuna were excellent as were the oysters - which were expensive but tasty. I believe it's Chef owned and if I were the chef - I would completely rethink my concept on how guests are greeted, how reservations are made or are not. Saw the chef while were there as he popped behind the bar and he seemed friendly but this place will never survive when patrons are treated so poorly. Witnessed a couple of other guests interrogated upon arrival as well. So, it's not as though we were singled out. read more

I had high hopes for Select Oyster Bar after the bartender at my favorite Boston seafood joint recommended it. In some aspects, the experience fell short of expectations, especially for the price. My co worker and I sat at the bar where we were greeted by friendly staff. Right away we took note of how great the decor was! We shared the Oysters (5 stars), Salmon Crudo (5 stars - extremely fresh), Octopus (3 stars - amazing octopus but SO MUCH CILANTRO) and the Arctic Char (4 stars - leeks could have been more flavorful). All of the seafood was EXTREMELY FRESH, no doubt about that. For the hype, and $144, I was expecting to leave thinking that every dish was the best thing I've ever tasted. That just wasn't the case. I do recommend checking this place out but it also wouldn't be my number one choice. read more

The thing about this restaurant that is most worth noting is its gratuity policy. 20% is automatically added to your check, regardless of your experience. This policy is not hidden or anything, and is stated nobly on their website as well as when the check is delivered to the table. I do not have an issue with it in principle. My issue is that the service was not even acceptable, but rather subpar, and I still had to pay a tip typically meant for "excellent" service. If you are going to have a 20% tip without question, you should make sure your service is always excellent without question. Mine was not. I asked the waiter a few questions, and was continually disappointed. First I asked him for a wine suggestion, he seemed uncomfortable talking about the wines, and it was hard to get information out of him. Finally he unconvincingly recommended an $18 glass to me, without even offering a taste. At that point, I just decided to go with my own choice. The same thing happened while ordering food, both oysters and main courses. Not only was the waiter interaction far from excellent, it was downright lackluster and awkward. The fish was indeed fresh, and the quality food was great, but it was nothing terribly interesting or inventive. Maybe it was just that it had been set up so poorly I felt like I had made poor choices, as the waiter's response to everything was the equivalent of "meh." read more

The food was fine but I got the worst food poisoning of my life from one of the oysters! Came here for drinks and dinner before meeting up with friends but had to cut the night short and hurry home because I was so sick. Made for an awful night :( also we only got oysters and shellfish ceviche so could have been either but I think I got a bad oyster. read more

Great local spot be always make a reservation otherwise you will have to wait. We sat at the bar and the server was beyond gracious with letting us sample the wine before we made our selection. Enjoyed oysters and tuna tartar! Perfect dinner for two. They add a 20% service tip to every bill no matter how large your party is. The service was great so I was ok with the mandatory tip. read more

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I recently had an excellent meal at Select Oyster Bar. I noticed many other reviewers complaining about the included 20% gratuity and the perceived lack of quality service as a result. I'd like to say that our waitress was excellent, attentive and kind, and would have received a great tip regardless. Onto the food - I am not a fan of raw fish, which I recognize is the point of this place. My three dining companions shared 12 oysters and 2 crudos (I think the halibut and the butterfish?) and said they were excellent. We also all shared the octopus appetizer which was perfectly cooked, but HEAVY on the parsley and some unanticipated cilantro, which is not my favorite. For my entree I had the Maine Halibut which was cooked perfectly. I thought both the halibut and octopus could have used more salt, but there were no salt and pepper shakers on the tables. My companions had the lobster, whole sea bream, and bouillabaisse and everyone raved about their dishes. This place is undoubtedly pricey, our meal came out to more than $50 a person and there was no alcohol involved. But high quality seafood comes at a price. One last note - I absolutely despise Reserve, the app you must use in order to make reservations (you cannot call the restaurant, and they are not on Open Table). The app makes you correspond with a concierge and then you wait hours to get your request "approved." It also requires you to put in your credit card information in order to make the reservation. Then, you must use that credit card to pay your restaurant bill. If you'd like to use a different one, Reserve charges you a transaction fee. This whole process is an absolute nightmare in my opinion, and I honestly may start going out of my way to avoid restaurants that only use Reserve. read more

I absolutely love the atmosphere in this place mid-day or evening, it's just a happy place. The bar and waitstaff are always friendly and upbeat. I've been here on several occasions and have developed a love for the spanish octopus, Halibut, and Swordfish plates. They have a great crudo and nice wines as well. It's a little pricey, but worth it! Always the freshest seafood. read more

Probably some of the best seafood I've had. Everything I tried was fantastic, though my meal was raw centric, I will need to come back and try some cooked food. Wine - Sancerre Oysters - duhh - I did 3 but could easily have done more Scallop crudo - was a special (i think), was awesome and beautifully plated White Anchovies - If you like anchovies (not like the ones you get on pizza or ceasar salad though) you will like this Salmon Crudo - I definitely recommend this I was to full to try an deserts, will be looking forward to my next visit to Boston and will have to come back. read more

The best restaurant for seafood in Boston hands down...their food is so flavorful and fresh, and you can't beat the location. My wife loves coming here for date night and we have been doing so for many years! Highly recommended. read more

Easily the best Seafood option in Boston that takes reservations (Row 34 is a close 2nd for lunch and Island Creek for Dinner). Neptune, where Select's chef (Serpa) hails from is still the best-non reservation option and Overall Seafood restaurant in Boston. I've been here now a handful of times and will continue to come back. Here's the rundown: - Usually worth checking out the special board - Madai Crudo was excellent - Oysters are shucked to Neptune standards - Great range of crudos which is now a primary gauge of how I judge any seafood restaurants - Tuna Tartare - excellent - Bluefish - excellent - Arctic Char - solid - Avocado Toast - do it - Burrata - great app - Octopus - good, but not as tender as I expected. High bar for Octopus in Boston at this point. Pass - - Scallop Crudo was a miss. Pass - Sea Bream is the best option on the Entree menu right now. Put this on your shortlist Came in around early May and had their Lobster Lunch Sandwich special. Probably the best dish I've ever had at Select. read more

Loved everything: cocktails, mussels, salmon crudo, and oysters. In short, a meal here is a liquor/protein bomb. The salmon crudo was probably the best thing I can remember eating, ever. It was so tender, sweet, and had lime and red chili to complement. My group had an early reservation (5pm), and it was mostly just us there until about 6:30. So go early if you've struck out getting a table at prime time previously. read more

I haven't been here in over two year because of Covid. This restaurant is my favorite in Boston and they did not disappoint last night. Wonderful oysters, great martinis, love their bouillabaisse. Everyone at my table felt the same way about their choices. The service is great! In other words, nothing has changed! It remains the same great restaurant! Wish I lived in Boston so I could dine here more often. read more

Pretentious and polite. I have never had people treat me so nicely while being uppity. Stepped into a half full restaurant at 6:30 on a Wednesday night checking it out as I had a couple of people that I wanted to invite for dinner. Most politely they said they would only allow me to sit at the bar and have a cocktail if I was ordering dinner. I could have a drink and stand over by the window... Huh? Anyhow, chatted with a few other locals from the area and they had the same impression. I am sure their food is great and I know they are passionate about some of their policies including tipping. This one was not for me.. Bar Boulud was a much better choice. Doing their 5 star rating next. read more

I was ecstatic to try Select Oyster considering Neptune Oyster is my favorite restaurant in Boston. I have recently become a weekly regular at Neptune due to its proximity to my apartment and my unhealthy obsession with the Johnny Cake. Select Oyster was a solid experience but the food and the service simply did not live up to Michael Serpa's former legendary residence. I have a MAJOR issue with the 20% pre-tax gratuity being already included in the bill. Even most high-end fine dining restaurants don't add a mandatory gratuity to your bill so I do not see why a casual restaurant like Select Oyster would implement such an act. During most fine dining experiences, the service is top-notch, and the staff is working diligently swapping out fresh plates and utensils between courses so I understand the justification. However at Select you will go thirsty and continue to eat on dirty plates because the house staff is extremely inattentive. I found it to be unacceptable that I was left with an empty water glass on several occasions and was still paying 20% gratuity. Normally I wouldn't care but this restaurant claims that the reason for the gratuity is so "the house service staff can focus on delivering great hospitality to guest and not focus on how much they will be making in gratuity." Well, the mandatory gratuity has actually done the opposite. The house staff doesn't really care about the providing excellent service because they are going to get the gratuity regardless of how attentive they are. It doesn't take a genius to realize that you gotta give people incentives to work. Why do you think most restaurants do not include it automatically in the bill? We started off with some refreshing oysters, all of which were from the East Coast. We decided to try one of each variety on the menu totally to 6 oysters. There were zero oysters offered from the West Coast. For a restaurant with the name "oyster" in its title, I was shocked that there was not a larger variety of selection. After the oysters, we moved on to the dayboat scallop ceviche with lime marinate, shallots and cilantro. This was clearly fresh as when I passed the kitchen during my visit to the loo, I could see them shucking and preparing the scallops. This dish was interesting but nothing special. There was this dark red sauce on top which looked like it was prepared from frying the shallots that was tasty. The next course was the uni toast which was a special on the menu that day. I am a fan of sea urchin prepared in anyway so I certainly enjoyed this dish. As soon as the rich and creamy texture uni touches your lips, you know that you will not be in for a disappointment. I have to admit though, I have had better quality sea urchin elsewhere so I was far from impressed. Next we tried the Spanish octopus, which was my favorite dish. For you octopus lovers, in my opinion, I would even go as far as recommending for you to dine at Select Oyster just to try the octopus. I enjoyed Select's version of Spanish octopus more than Neptune's version and thats a bold statement. The octopus was grilled to perfection, with the perfect balance of moisture and crisp. The sides it was served with were just as delightful, especially the blistered snap peas. There were also a few roasted tomatillos and serrano chilis thrown into the mix for added flavor. For our main course, we ordered the roasted lobster catalan, a Spanish preparation which you could probably guess from the name. This dish was a rather unique take on lobster as most of the time lobster is poached with butter and no spices or herbs etc. This dish had lots of different Spanish flavors and was served with sweet peppers and roasted Vidalia onions. I usually like my lobster covered in plain old yummy butter and nothing else but it was fun mixing it up this time. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good, but pricey. The prices are higher than Neptune and the portions are smaller. Now if the food and service were actually better, I would say that it is worth it. The service was slow and I would not have normally cared but the mandatory gratuity coupled with the subpar service hit a nerve for me. On a separate note, most restaurants that have a mandatory gratuity have it set to 18%, NOT 20%. read more

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Service - awesome Food - terrific Prices - you get what you pay for Small place bit can accommodate a group or an intimate date. Loud enough to keep your conversation private but not so much that you can't hear yourself think. read more

Great oysters, great raw bar, & nice drinks. That being said, please don't tell me where to sit at a bar. I'm a big boy & can choose my own seats, and I'll even move if needed to make room. I found it overpriced & a bit pretentious. They are clearly catering to the wealthy Back Bay folks. Being a Bay Village commoner, I'll go for the same Wellfleet & Duxbury $1 oysters somewhere else. Sorry, you just didn't sell me on your place. read more

Excellent seafood. Tucked away place in back bay near newbury. Very delicious bouillabaisse and lobster sandwich. We sat at the bar and the server was very friendly and attentive. Not too crowded when we went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Will definitely go back! read more

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Select Oyster is a pearl in a sea of sh*tty restaurants (Boylston/Newbury). There were 5 oyster choices the day I was in; I'd like to see a little more, to be honest, since some of them were pretty comparable. That being said, the ones we got were as described, tasty/flavorful, and certain fresh. The highlight of our meal (we did oysters and a ton of chilled dishes/appetizers) was the scallop ceviche. It combined a ton of complimentary flavors; probably the 2nd best ceviche I've ever had. The tuna crudo was also excellent and combined salty, sweet, and acidic all in one dish. My wife did not like the accompanying aleppo, but I found it to be fine. Unfortunately they did not have the razor clam escabeche - I was very much looking forward to trying it. The beer/wine/liquor list was very thoughtful and inventive. I found this to truly be "select". One tip (no pun intended), they include a 20% service charge automatically - for every check, not just big parties. I always tip generously (even though sometimes I shouldn't), but I find it to be a little tacky to auto-include a fixed amount. Select's website explains how their service staff have children, bills, and mortgages to pay - um, don't we all? Cry me a river. Now, that being said, the service was absolutely outstanding - so, hey, what do I know? Also - there's a patio! read more

This place is a good seafood restaurant but if you are looking for an Oyster place the name is misleading as although they do offer oysters, their selection is very limited (explains rating of 3 stars only). The sitting is very limited so make sure you book a table although walk in are welcome expect a long waiting time. Definitely sit at the bar if you are in a tête à tête. They also automatically add a 20% gratuity so don't be surprised when you get the check ! read more

After reading some good things about this place, I decided to head there with my parents and a friend when they were in town. We were sure to make a reservation as this place is pretty small and hard to get into otherwise. To start off the meal, we decided to split an order of the tuna tartare. This tuna was very fresh and flavorful, but I thought it was odd that they didn't serve it with any sort of vehicle to eat it with. Apparently, you are just supposed to eat in by itself, but I elected to put it atop some bread instead. For my main meal, I split an order of the char and the halibut. Both pieces of fish were good, but I would have to say that I liked the halibut a bit better as it really was able to soak up flavor from the other ingredients in the dish. In addition, I had a couple bites of the swordfish from my father and really enjoyed that as well. Overall, though the seafood here is very tasty, I feel like the prices are a bit overdone--especially since you can get pretty high quality seafood around the city for less $. In addition, I had one of their mixed drinks and it was basically all ice--so I wasn't too keen on that. Add to that the fact that you have to put a deposit down for a reservation, and I probably won't be making it back anytime soon, as there are much more laid back/cheaper dinner spots throughout Boston. read more

Excellent quality of food in this place but your gonna pay for it. We stopped in for a quick bite and ordered the ceviche which was out of this world delicious! 10-12 Oysters which were all excellent and served with the best sauces and sides and one cocktail was ordered. Again all extremely high quality and delicious. The cocktail was pretty good. While we left still hungry and with a bit of diners remorse for that reason it was a really good experience overall. I would recommend it to any one who loves fresh seafood, good service and an overall good dining experience (that's everyone right?) read more

Terrible service and they auto include 20% tip into your bill so there is no motivation to improve or service you better. No dessert or coffee available on the menu after the meal either, seriously? To be fair, the octopus is very good, oysters are fresh but the prawns are tasteless and flavorless. Not happy with this place. The execution of Select is lacking and should be improved by new management. PE firms apply here. read more

I came to Select twice before actually making it to sit down and eat dinner. It's quite popular, and quite cozy (read: tiny), so the wait can be ridiculous. To beat the rush, my friend and I came early (like early-bird grandma early) on a Saturday and consumed a selection of oysters (obviously), the salmon crudo, and the tuna tartare. I had a "death in the afternoon" cocktail (it has absinthe in it - I was totally expecting to hallucinate the green fairy a la Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge...but that didn't happen). We were astonished by how good the food was. I had informed my friend about my previous abandonments due to the wait, and so we had high expectations, but we were blown away after we sat down to eat. Everything was so FRESH and an interesting mix of flavors. Took off one star because I feel like I can only hit it on off hours...but maybe the exclusiveness is part of the appeal? read more

We are visiting from Scottsdale, AZ. Being RI natives we are always looking for some amazing oysters. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is an adorable oyster bar! We ended up coming here twice while we stayed here. We had oysters and a lobster roll. Both where to die for! I can't wait to come back again. read more

Delicious! The tuna crudo with passion fruit was amazing! The beet salad was also delicious. On the expensive side but a wonderful place for a date lunch. read more

Friendly wait staff, bartender was very impersonal. There were 4 people at the bar and it took her fifteen minutes to come over to us and take our order. Disappointed at that, she also made a face when I gave her my ID. Sorry, definitely 21 and dining with my mother. The other lady who gave us the oysters with short blonde hair was hilarious and super friendly. On a better note: Oysters are out of this world. The atmosphere is modern and just what I wanted at this type of a restaurant. However, the lunch menu had no lunch sized options. I wanted a sandwich or something, but everything was entrée sized. Also the specials chalkboard was empty and they should move some of the Rosé real estate over to make room for better beer. The actual food was very good. We ordered the Spanish Octopus and Mussels. The only minor issue was it only came with one little slice of bread. When you have a slurpable broth, you gotta give some bread to give yourself some credit. read more

This place is insanely good. Two of us shared the Gloucester plate and a tuna tartare. Each item was fantastic. Not sure I've had lobster salad or crab salad that good before. The salmon crudo was like no salmon I've had before. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Great appetizers!! Had the tuna tartare and cauliflower, they were seasoned beautifully. Drinks were good as well. It was clean, great atmosphere with curb appeal. Service was attentive and friendly but not over bearing. Bartender was great Vick. Will definitely be back. read more

Finally made it to Select on our 3rd try! On the previous two attempts we went too late at night to get a seat so this time we went immediately after work and waited a few minutes for them to open. The restaurant is pretty small overall and has a small patio out back with heat lamps in case it isn't quite summer yet. The service was extremely friendly and helpful which was nice to see because they add a 20% gratuity to all checks (you can ask to have it removed). Drinks were excellent, they had several cocktails that we tried, including: Death in the Afternoon, Hemingway Daiquiri, and Sazerac. All were made quickly and tasted delicious. The Sazerac was my favorite, as the lemon really cuts through the bite of the cognac making for a very drinkable beverage. The food was the star of the show though. To start we ordered a dozen oysters (2 of each), the best of the bunch being the Wellfleet. We also ordered the Scallop Ceviche which was the best ceviche I've ever had. For the next wave, we got the Arroz Frito and Octopus Basquaise. Both were really delicious and were very differently style dishes which allowed us to get a variety of flavors. Lastly, for the entrees we got the Casco Bay Hake and the Icelandic Artic Char. Both were cooked really well, with nice presentation and an excellent flavor. Overall, Select seems to be doing it right in all areas. read more

Perfect execution in a perfect setting. Get here early to truly enjoy one of Boston's best. Perfectly executed seafood from briny Maine oysters to a simple but divine Spanish octopus. The pan roasted lobster was clearly a restaurant favorite as I glanced at other tables and it did not disappoint. Simple flavors are highlighted throughout the meal in order to let the seafood sing. Wine list was also excellent. Tons of options and the staff knew their stuff. Boston has lost its way with seafood and i am so happy to have experienced Select as it was by far the best seafood I have enjoyed in a LONG time read more

A friend was in town for the weekend so a few of us decided to check out Boston's newest oyster bar. Considering they don't take reservations and we went in at 7pm on a Friday, I was amazed we were able to be sat so quickly (and outside). Let me just say that the food was amazing. We started by trying all of the available oysters and followed with the special of the day, the bouillabaisse (highly recommend), the octopus, and the tuna. Everything really was fantastic. We also had several cocktails featuring local liquors. Kind of cool. The drink service wasn't great but I suppose it's probably not a bad thing that I had to slow my drinking. As several other people have mentioned, they do add 20% to the check automatically but that's fine with me. I've never been to Island Creek so I can't compare but if you are in the Back Bay and looking for some great seafood, I recommend checking this place out. read more

This is a great place to have a nice dinner, friendly staffs and amazing food. Also, I like their red wine selection. I spent four nights in Boston, had dinner at the Ritz and Mandarin hotels. Select Oyster Bars by far is better and unpretentious. The oysters are fresh and amazingly good. I had halibut for the main course, well done! Excellent place. read more

I had hamachi and salmon crudo, ceviche, beet salad and grilled octupus. Everything was very tasty with the right texture and all. I'll probably try some oysters, too next time. read more

Was a pricey lunch for 2 of us $175. the highlight here the oasters we also had the clams, lobster roll, salmon crudo, beer and wine

A Costumer recommend this place, told me how good it was and he wasn't wrong... cozy and chick, full bar is a plus, food was delicious... got the beet salad with whipped goat cheese that didn't overwhelm the flavor with pistachio and radish yummmmm.. octopus appetizer was great as well with cilantro and snap peas such a good flavor maybe the octopus was extra crispy for my taste.... Elizabeth @ the bar was jus awesome and attractive read more

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I'm giving Select a 3-star review because Yelp counts that as "A-OK" and that's what they were: A-OK. My girlfriend and I went here for lunch and had oysters, shrimp cocktail, and drinks. The oysters were fresh, the shrimp cocktail was nice and used large shrimp, and my drink, a Hemingway Daiquiri, had an interesting taste with a lot of tartness. I feel that for a place that's called an oyster bar, the selection was surprisingly small - they only had 6 types of oysters to choose from the day we went. Pricing wise, the oyster prices were in the general range of what I expect from restaurants ($2.75 - 3.25 per oyster). The other seafood items, though, like cocktail shrimp ($12 for 4 large-ish shrimp) were a little higher than I expected. The service was courteous and generally attentive, but also rather aloof. Also, do note that they automatically add a 20% gratuity onto the bill, which is not mentioned on their menu or outside. read more

Made reservations here for our anniversary dinner, but not the luxury experience I expected for the prices. Food was satisfying but not memorable. read more

Summary: Great food but extremely overpriced with a ridiculous 20% tip included even when sitting at the bar. Came here for lunch with a friend and ordered some oysters, crab salad, octopus, and scallop ceviche. Everything was fresh, portions were good, and the taste was great. Had two drinks which were nice as well. The bill was close to $200 for sitting at the bar. It's hard to give this place a bad review because the food and service are good. But is the price for a lunch worth the same as getting an omakase at Pabu or Cafe Sushi??? No way. Definitely check it out if you're looking for a good but high-priced meal. For me, this place is a one-time visit and that's it. read more